Tag Archives: strict liability

Illinois Drag Racing Waiver Upheld for Negligence — But not for Strict Liability

April 11, 2017

By Doyice Cotten

David Jones, suffered permanent injuries in a drag-racing accident resulting from the failure of an added part during the performance of a wheelie. He filed this products liability action against UPR and numerous other entities alleged to have participated in the production or design of the Product,

Massachusetts Skydiving Waiver Case Yields Some Interesting Results Regarding: Opportunity to Bargain, Unconscionability, & Strict Liability

December 20, 2016

By Doyice Cotten

Tricia Cahalane was seriously injured while performing a tandem skydiving activity. In the tandem skydive, she was attached to Marcus Silva, an employee, by a harness. During the skydive, Silva performed a “hook turn;” Hook turns were allowed at that time,

Providers Charged with Strict Liability Are Not Protected by Waivers

April 15, 2014

By Doyice Cotten

Strict liability is called liability without fault, because one does not have to prove fault for liability. Strict liability law generally applies in situations where one keeps wild animals, where one conducts ultra-hazardous activities such as fireworks displays,